Thanks for the dividend, Kimberly Clark

Today was the type of day I hope to have more of in the future … I just sat back, kicked my feet up and waited for the seventh dividend payment in the last four days to hit my account.

The divi came from Kimberly Clark (KMB). I own one share and received $0.97 because of it. The payment was my second from the company; my first came back in January in the amount of $0.92, meaning KMB gave me a 5.4% raise when I wasn’t paying attention.

It probably shouldn’t have been a surprise as the consumer goods giant has been raising its dividend for 44 straight years, but it was … and a pleasant one at that.

Other than that, not much excitement. My portfolio finished up $1.67 (0.03%), so virtually unchanged, and I didn’t make any purchases. I did deposit $10, however, which I think is something I’m going to continue for awhile. I like the idea of daily deposits. I can’t put my finger on why, but I like it. I know a $70 deposit once a week is the same as $10 daily deposits, but the daily deposits seem to motivate me a bit more. I guess it’s similar to the fact I’d rather get small and consistent payments from 100 companies than one bigger and less frequent payment from one.